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Beyond the Basics in Microsoft WordArt
The WordArt function in Microsoft Word can be easily modified to create text graphics that make your audience say "Wow!"
Easily Customize Clip Art Using Microsoft Word
You don't have to pay premium pricing to get your audience's attention with creative art. Use desktop publishing features built into Microsoft Word to design your own.
Easily Insert Graphics in Microsoft Word
With a few simple tips and techniques, you can reduce the frustrations experienced when working with text and graphics in Word.
Working With Styles in Microsoft Word
Understanding and using the Style menu in Word helps create a consistent format and an instant Table of Contents for longer documents.
How to Develop an Interactive Game Character
In the land of interactive media, strong game character development is a necessity. Without this, the chances of a successful interactive game can be severely compromised
Working With Page Numbers in Microsoft Word
To get those page numbers where they should be, use these helpful suggestions.
Live Trace and Live Paint in Adobe Illustrator
A simple set of tips and hints for converting rasterized images into editable vector artwork
Filters and Effects in Adobe Illustrator
A simple set of tips and hints to help users know when to use filters and when to use effects.
Creating Pattern Fills in Adobe Illustrator
Use patterns for filling shapes or backgrounds without creating large file sizes.
Making a Polaroid Picture in Gimp
This tutorial will help you create a Polaroid out of any picture in a few simple steps.
Make a Forum Icon in Gimp
This tutorial will teach you how to make an avatar, or forum icon, in 7 easy steps using Gimp. Images, credits and other resources are at the bottom of the page.
Using the Adobe Illustrator Graph Tool
Graph information can be entered into Adobe Illustrator for creative graphic embellishments with a little understanding of how the Graph Tools work.
Retouching and Enhancing Colors in Gimp
Two tutorials on Gimpshop 2 with quick and simple tips for editing photos, old or new.
Gimp: Retouch Your Own Photos
Just a few tricks is enough to polish up your images. The key is to have fun with it!
Photoshop CS3 Retouching
Learn how to take years off your age and hide imperfections digitally using the Healing Brush tool in Photoshop CS3
Make a Favicon Using Photoshop CS3
Tutorial for making favicons in Photoshop CS3 with a freeware plugin that allows users to save images in .ico format. Includes the coding to add the favicon to webpages.
Photoshop CS3 Basics - Effects
Learn how Photoshop CS3 can create multiple image and photo manipulations with both new features and familiar standbys.
Extracting in Photoshop CS3
Photoshop CS3 tutorial explaining three different methods to extract an object from the background of an image or photo